smush - john dearly
A song about feeling stuck, carried by bass and guitars that won’t stand still
We came across the Brooklyn-based band smush through their irresistible cover of Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why.” Originally a duo of Emily Borrowman (vocals, bass) and Atley King (guitar), they’re now a trio with drummer Rudi Neubrander. The lyrics about growing up are brief and to the point, while the bass and guitars drive the momentum until the long, atmospheric outro gives you a moment to reflect.
Singer Emily Borrowman explains:
“john dearly” is about the experience of being in your early adulthood and still feeling like a child. It touches on making the same mistakes over and over again, and feeling stagnant.
“john dearly” is the second single from smush’s upcoming second album, i’ll always wish,,, out on January 22. Listen to our Song Pick of the Day on Apple Music, Spotify, or watch the video below. We’ve been picking one song a day since 2015—get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
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